Originally Posted by
maxev
Hmm... here's where I stayed downtown along with a memory of each:
Golden Nugget (which will match Seven Stars to their highest tier status) -- sitting next to a friend who was playing slots. I was commiserating about how much I was down and how I needed to stop gambling. He said, "Hold that thought," and hits for $5000.
Las Vegas Club (RIP) -- was *this* close to catching a lobster from the tank. Don't know what I would've done had I caught it. I loved the "secret" side entrance.
Main Street -- love the Berlin Wall urinal. Nothing more degen than playing craps by yourself at 5 a.m.
The Cal -- stayed many a time here for the free food coupon books and the spam saimin upstairs. My friends and family knew I was unlucky so when it was my roll in craps, they all bet the don't and won.
The Plaza (before renovations) -- one year I wanted to do a blackjack run and go to all the downtown casinos and win $100 from each and move on. Started at The Plaza and lost a couple thousand and never did that again.
Fitzgeralds (RIP) -- lost everything here one trip with a day left in Vegas. Went down to the abandoned mall at the end of Fremont and just watched movies. Many a McDonald's visit to soak up the boozin'.
Golden Gate -- by far the worst room I've stayed in (before their renovations). Light blue porcelain in the bathroom circa 1950s. A couple years ago I stayed in their renovated suite and had a great time. Best shrimp cocktail anywhere no matter the cheap price (RIP). While playing with friends in blackjack (we were all up and couldn't lose), Derek Stevens stopped by, ordered special drinks for us, and gave us each a $25 matchplay chip.
Fremont -- love taking the elevator down from the room and you're right in the middle of the casino. Fond memories of playing blackjack and being offered dinner comps to Tony Roma's. Also had a dealer who kept making mistakes in my favor.
Binions (RIP hotel) -- aside from the old Imperial Palace, the most mazelike hotel I've ever gotten lost in. The room had a rusty medicine cabinet and was pretty spooky. Couldn't sleep, thinking someone would jump out of the sliding door closet.